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  1. ccoyle
    Finally, finally got around to having a base built for the dust cover, which I have had for at least a year, possibly more. With that, Fly is officially cased and done for realz now.
  2. ccoyle
    Beautiful model, Rick! I have split your posts into a separate topic to avoid the misconception that this model is the same model as in the other build log. Cheers!
  3. ccoyle
    Flaps done.
  4. ccoyle
    Hi, John. I have split your query off into a separate topic. I can't answer whether the Blue Shadow is over-hatted, but on the question of British vs. French practice, I would lean towards British, since she's a colonial vessel.
  5. ccoyle
    Beautiful boat -- looks like a CLC Chester Yawl.
  6. ccoyle
    A very novel subject and well executed!
  7. ccoyle
    Looking very good! You did well with the stern gallery castings. Sometimes such castings provided in kits look a little clunky, but I think the bronze color here and the warm wood tones complement each other nicely.
  8. ccoyle
    We can't stay mad at our fur babies forever, can we?
  9. ccoyle
    It does look like a wonderful way to see some country!
  10. ccoyle
    I know that some of the plastic gurus have jigs for aligning everything, but I just do it by eye. One gear is canted slightly farther forward than the other, but I think I got the angle between the struts more or less correct. She sits with wings level, which is a good sign.
  11. ccoyle
    And now the main gear are done.
  12. ccoyle
    Sorry to hear about the ship burn-out, but trains are a very enjoyable alternative! Hope you find some buyers soon!
  13. ccoyle
    Welcome aboard!
  14. ccoyle
    Model builder's wife, upon viewing [insert name of junk item here]: "I think this needs to go (in the trash / to Goodwill)." Model builder: "But that could come in handy for a model some day!"
  15. ccoyle
    Here's what I've managed to get done today. First, both ailerons are complete. And I also managed to get one landing gear done, along with its doors (16 parts). Now of course I have to do the whole landing gear assembly process one more time. 😵‍💫
  16. ccoyle
    Don has nailed it -- the tackles would have been stowed when the ship wasn't in action. Also bear in mind that lots of stuff on a ship model is 'optional' to some degree -- if you wish to display a tidy deck sans tackles and rope coils, then by all means do so.
  17. ccoyle
    Just catching up on your project -- that's some exceptionally skilled craftsmanship on display!
  18. ccoyle
    That's a very fine model, Bill! Congratulations!
  19. ccoyle
    Amazing, Glenn!
  20. ccoyle
    Welcome aboard!
  21. ccoyle
    As the Germans would say, that is Spitzenklasse!
  22. ccoyle
    Only some very small progress to show. These are the cast resin wheels. They needed some washing to remove releasing agent. I then used the Real Color markers to paint them. It's hard to see in this photo, but the tires are painted in 'rubber black' while the hubs are painted in RLM dark gray. These are definitely a step up from the paper wheels on the E-4. I need to make a run to Hobby Lobby to get some music wire for the landing gear -- the stuff I presently have on hand is either too thick or too thin for the job.
  23. ccoyle
    That is coming along very nicely!
  24. ccoyle
    Wait -- didn't you just start this model?? Fantastic finish -- congrats!
  25. ccoyle
    My work area is complete chaos in comparison -- one of those "it's a mess, but I know where everything is" kind of set-ups! 😂

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